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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.67, 1,946.80 and 781.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.67, 1,946.80 and 781.27 is: 1,078.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.67 : 1,946.80 = 781.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.67/1,946.80 = 781.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.67x = 1,946.80 × 781.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.67x = 1,520,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,972.55/1,410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.19

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